Kumi Pledger, MD, LCPC

She uses techniques that encourage self-understanding, reduce overwhelming feelings, and break unhelpful habits. In sessions she often emphasizes mindfulness and guided imagery alongside talk-based methods. Her practice centers on clear goals and steady progress.

Treatment can include skill-building for stress and emotion management, steps to improve sleep, and tools to cope with big life changes. She also addresses relationship concerns, identity and gender-related issues, and substance use concerns in individual work. Kumi draws from attachment-based approaches to look at how early relationships shape present patterns.

She uses client-centered listening to help people feel heard, and she applies cognitive behavioral ideas to change troubling thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior skills and emotionally-focused techniques are also part of her toolbox when they fit a person's needs. People who choose Kumi tend to want practical strategies plus a respectful, steady clinician who listens.

She supports caregivers and first responders with stress work, and she helps people facing grief, divorce, or parenting pressures. Sessions are offered in English and Japanese and can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging.